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Unicycive (NASDAQ: UNCY) boosts ATM capacity, files $50M S-3 shelf

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Unicycive Therapeutics, Inc. entered into a second amendment to its sales agreement with Guggenheim Securities to expand its at-the-market common stock offering capacity to $150,000,000. The at-the-market program allows the company to sell shares of common stock from time to time.

On the same date, Unicycive filed a Shelf Registration Statement on Form S-3, including a sales agreement prospectus, to register up to $50,000,000 of common stock for sale under this at-the-market offering. The amendment itself is incorporated by reference as an exhibit.

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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement Business
The company signed a significant contract such as a merger agreement, credit facility, or major partnership.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Original ATM capacity $100,000,000 Aggregate offering price under prior sales agreement
Revised ATM capacity $150,000,000 Aggregate offering price after Amendment No. 2
New S-3 shelf ATM amount $50,000,000 Common stock registered for sale in ATM Offering
at the market offering financial
"through an “at the market offering” (the “ATM Offering”) as defined in Rule 415"
An at-the-market offering is a way a company raises cash by selling newly issued shares directly into the open market at prevailing prices, rather than all at once in a single deal. Think of it like turning a faucet on to drip shares into trading at current prices when needed; it gives the company flexibility to raise funds over time but can dilute existing shareholders and potentially affect the stock price, which investors should monitor.
Sales Agreement financial
"entered into a Sales Agreement, dated November 13, 2024, with Guggenheim Securities, LLC"
A sales agreement is a written contract that sets out the terms for selling goods, services, or assets, specifying price, delivery, payment schedule and responsibilities of each side. For investors it matters because it creates a predictable stream of revenue or cash obligations, clarifies timing and risk, and can change a company’s value or forecasts much like a signed order turns a customer’s verbal intent into a firm commitment.
Shelf Registration Statement regulatory
"the Company filed a Shelf Registration Statement on Form S-3"
A shelf registration statement is a document a company files with regulators that allows it to sell shares or bonds quickly when it’s a good time to raise money. It’s like having a pre-approved plan ready so the company can act fast without going through lengthy paperwork each time they want to sell, making fundraising more flexible.
Form S-3 regulatory
"Shelf Registration Statement on Form S-3, which includes a sales agreement prospectus"
Form S-3 is a legal document companies use to register their stock sales with the government, making it easier and faster for them to raise money by selling shares to investors. It’s like having a pre-approved shopping list that lets a company quickly sell new shares when they need funds, without going through a lengthy approval process each time.
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Offering Type shelf/ATM
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

Current Report

 

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 5, 2026

 

Unicycive Therapeutics, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   001-40582   81-3638692
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

4300 El Camino Real, Suite 210

Los Alto, CA 94022

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (650) 351-4495

 

 

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock   UNCY   Nasdaq Capital Market

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

 

Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

As previously reported, Unicycive Therapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a Sales Agreement, dated November 13, 2024, with Guggenheim Securities, LLC, as sales agent (the “Agent”) as amended by Amendment No. 1 to Sales Agreement dated November 14, 2025, between the Company and the Agent (as amended, the “Sales Agreement”), to sell shares of its common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”), having an aggregate offering price of up to $100,000,000 (the “Shares”) from time to time, through an “at the market offering” (the “ATM Offering”) as defined in Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

On June 5, 2026, the Company entered into Amendment No. 2 to the Sales Agreement with the Agent (the “Amendment”) to increase the number of Shares that may be sold in the ATM Offering to $150,000,000. In connection with entering into the Amendment, the Company filed a Shelf Registration Statement on Form S-3, which includes a sales agreement prospectus (the “Registration Statement”), with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 5, 2026, to sell shares of its Common Stock having an aggregate offering price of $50,000,000 in the ATM Offering.

 

The foregoing description of the Amendment does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of Amendment. A copy of the Amendment is filed as Exhibit 1.3 to the Registration Statement.

 

This Current Report on Form 8-K shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of any offer to buy the Shares or any securities, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation or sale of the Shares or any securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.   Description
1.1   Amendment No. 2 to Sales Agreement, dated June 5, 2026, between Unicycive Therapeutics, Inc. and Guggenheim Securities, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.3 to the Shelf Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 5, 2026)
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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

Dated: June 5, 2026

 

  UNICYCIVE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
     
  By: /s/ Shalabh Gupta
  Name:  Shalabh Gupta
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

 

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FAQ

What did Unicycive Therapeutics (UNCY) announce in this 8-K filing?

Unicycive Therapeutics announced a second amendment to its sales agreement with Guggenheim Securities, expanding its at-the-market common stock offering capacity to $150,000,000, and filed a Shelf Registration Statement on Form S-3 to register $50,000,000 of common stock for sale.

How large is Unicycive Therapeutics’ at-the-market stock program now?

The sales agreement now permits at-the-market sales of Unicycive Therapeutics’ common stock with an aggregate offering capacity of up to $150,000,000. This reflects an increase from the earlier $100,000,000 aggregate limit specified in the prior version of the sales agreement.

What amount did Unicycive Therapeutics register on the new Form S-3 shelf?

Unicycive Therapeutics filed a Shelf Registration Statement on Form S-3 covering up to $50,000,000 of its common stock. These shares may be sold from time to time through the existing at-the-market offering structure under the amended sales agreement with Guggenheim Securities.

Who is the sales agent for Unicycive Therapeutics’ ATM offering?

Guggenheim Securities, LLC serves as sales agent for Unicycive Therapeutics’ at-the-market offering. Under the amended sales agreement, Guggenheim can sell shares of Unicycive’s common stock from time to time, up to the aggregate dollar limits authorized under the agreement and registration statement.

Does this Unicycive Therapeutics filing itself constitute an offer to sell shares?

No, the filing explicitly states it does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any securities. Any actual offers, solicitations, or sales must comply with applicable securities laws and occur only where properly registered or qualified under state law.

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